Moyes: I have to show you (the fans) that I am the right man for the job... the lure of following Fergie was too strong

David Moyes has asked for patience from Manchester United fans to show them he is the right man to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.

The former Everton chief has been overwhelmed by messages of support after taking over at the reigning Barclays Premier League champions.

'I know I have to earn it. I know I have to go out there and show you fans, and everyone at Manchester United, that I'm the right successor.'

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'There's no doubt we are in a
transitional period at the club – most people recognise that when a new
manager joins – but I'm hoping that it's going to go smoothly and that
there won't be too many bumps along the way.'

Moyes also claimed he was looking forward to meeting Jose Mourinho again after his return to Chelsea.

The
United chief added: 'Chelsea have undoubtedly got themselves a great
coach who they know well from his first spell at Stamford Bridge.

'In
the modern era Jose has been one of the most successful of what I
regard as a new breed of managers. He is back where he feels happy

Moyes
has also admitted that following Sir Alex Ferguson is something of a
poisoned chalice - but he is relishing the chance to succeed his
countryman.

Seeking counsel: Moyes has taken advice from Sir Alex Ferguson after taking over at Manchester United

And the former Everton boss also admitted to seeking Ferguson's counsel during the opening weeks of his tenure.

Bow: David Moyes' first programme

In his first programme notes, he wrote: 'Taking over at United is a job everybody would want but I'm not sure
they'd want to follow Sir Alex.

'It was a wrench to leave Everton, but the lure of Manchester United was too strong.

'I've only been in the job six or seven weeks but I've taken a
lot of advice from Sir Alex, and Rene (Meulensteen) and Mike (Phelan) before they left.

'I've been impressed by the
Glazer family both for their strength of decision-making and plans for
building on the success here.

'We couldn't have had a harder start but we're in good condition and ready to take on the challenge.'

Moyes also claimed he was looking forward to meeting Jose Mourinho again after his return to Chelsea.

The United chief added: ‘Chelsea have undoubtedly got themselves a great coach who they know well from his first spell at Stamford Bridge.

‘In the modern era Jose has been one of the most successful of what I regard as a new breed of managers. He is back where he feels happy.’